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Helping individuals preserve and enhance their wealth over the long-term comes with investment strategy, overall strategy and structure.

Testamentary Freedom and Disinheritance in Hong Kong
Testamentary Freedom and Disinheritance in Hong Kong 799 604 Alfred Ip

Everything you need to know about wills, testamentary freedom and the law in Hong Kong, and your rights in the case of disinheritance

“No one has ever become poor by giving” – How to Leave a Legacy by Benefitting Charitable Causes in Your Will
“No one has ever become poor by giving” – How to Leave a Legacy by Benefitting Charitable Causes in Your Will 1050 700 Alfred Ip

According to the CAF World Giving Index, Hong Kong is ranked 18th out of 144 economies in the survey with 55% saying they have donated money to a charity

The Potential Pitfalls of Mutual Wills
The Potential Pitfalls of Mutual Wills 1016 710 Alfred Ip

We explain what a mutual will is and why it might not be the best solution for your family

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ALM | Boutique Law Firm Bolsters Private Client Practice as Hong Kong’s Aging Business Owners Make Succession Plans
ALM | Boutique Law Firm Bolsters Private Client Practice as Hong Kong’s Aging Business Owners Make Succession Plans 1920 700 Hugill & Ip

Freda Lim joins Hugill & Ip as a partner from local firm Vivien Teu & Co, which is in association with Shanghai-based Llinks Law Offices

Probate Focus Week: Why Child-Free Couples Should Still Make A Will
Probate Focus Week: Why Child-Free Couples Should Still Make A Will 966 725 Alfred Ip

We explain why a will is vital for couples without children – a common phenomenon in Hong Kong and how a will is essential to these couples when planning their estate.

Probate Focus Week: How To Authenticate Foreign Documents in Hong Kong
Probate Focus Week: How To Authenticate Foreign Documents in Hong Kong 1601 901 Alfred Ip

We explain how to get foreign documents legally authenticated in Hong Kong – and how the process differs for probate applications

Probate Focus Week: Who’s the best Executor of your Estate?
Probate Focus Week: Who’s the best Executor of your Estate? 820 790 Alfred Ip

Everything you need to know about estate administration and executors in Hong Kong. We explain what the executor does, who can be one and how to appoint one.

Probate Focus Week: A Quick Guide To Writing A Will In Hong Kong
Probate Focus Week: A Quick Guide To Writing A Will In Hong Kong 1397 877 Alfred Ip

You don’t have a will? Seriously! We discuss who can actually draft a will in Hong Kong… and how it can all go wrong when it’s not done correctly

Resealing Foreign Grants of Probate in Hong Kong
Resealing Foreign Grants of Probate in Hong Kong 1601 898 Alfred Ip

In order to be able to deal with any estate property in Hong Kong, you must first obtain a grant of probate from the Hong Kong Court.

Protecting Rights and Assets in a Same Sex Marriage
Protecting Rights and Assets in a Same Sex Marriage 1200 675 Alfred Ip

Same sex couples in Hong Kong may not be entitled to marriage rights and benefits but those who plan ahead can still achieve much of the same ends through proper estate planning.

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